Vice President - Digital Engineering

Overview

Vice President – Digital Engineering

Information Technology Department

Role Relationships

• Group CTO, Group and Vertical Technology Teams, Strategy & Value Creation, Business Verticals, Technology Vendors, System Integrators, Cloud & Platform Providers

Group Digital Engineering And Platform Strategy

• Define and own the enterprise-wide Digital Engineering strategy aligned to Group and vertical priorities
• Establish strategic direction across core domains: AI & Data Platforms, ERP & Enterprise Systems, Integration & APIs, Digital Products, Service Orchestration
• Drive platform consolidation, standardisation, and reuse across business units
• Translate business priorities into coherent cross-domain platform strategies

Product Roadmap Ownership And Strategic Alignment

• Own definition, governance, and execution of product and platform roadmaps
• Align technology investments with business value creation objectives
• Prioritise initiatives based on ROI, strategic importance, and enterprise impact
• Eliminate duplication and fragmentation through centralised roadmap governance

Ai And Intelligent Platform Enablement

• Define and execute the Group AI strategy across enterprise platforms
• Identify and scale high-value data and AI use cases (automation, personalisation, analytics)
• Establish AI platform capabilities including data foundations, model lifecycle, and MLOps
• Drive enterprise adoption of AI-enabled services

Erp And Core Enterprise Platforms

• Own strategy, operation and transformation of ERP platforms (Oracle) and adjacent systems
• Lead consolidation, simplification, and standardisation across business entities in line with Enterprise Architectural patterns
• Ensure ERP technology-stack supports scalable, integrated, and efficient business operations
• Review and align ERP roadmap with business capability needs

Integration Services And Enterprise Connectivity

• Define and lead Group-wide integration strategy (APIs, middleware, event-driven architecture)
• Build, operate and scale integration platforms (API gateways, iPaaS) (Informatica, Frends)
• Establish standardised integration patterns to eliminate complexity
• Enable seamless interoperability across enterprise and vertical systems

Digital Products And Services

• Lead strategy and delivery of Group IT digital product platforms
• Define product operating models, lifecycle management, and engineering frameworks
• Drive development of scalable, reusable digital services
• Align digital product outcomes with growth, engagement, and customer experience
• Evaluate, implement and scale blockchain and tokenisation platforms to support digital asset enablement, new business models, and ecosystem partnerships with Strategy & Value Creation

Service Orchestration And Platform Operating Model

• Define and implement service orchestration capabilities (ServiceNow)
• Enable end-to-end service delivery across ERP, integration, and digital layers
• Establish frameworks to unify fragmented workflows and services
• Drive adoption of platform-based operating models

Engineering Excellence And Delivery

• Establish best-in-class engineering practices (DevSecOps, CI/CD, agile delivery)
• Drive engineering quality, productivity, and scalability
• Lead complex transformation programmes across multiple entities
• Ensure delivery aligns with strategic priorities and roadmap commitment

Stakeholder Collaboration And Communication

• Act as a trusted advisor to Group CTO and senior leadership across the Group
• Translate technology strategies into clear business outcomes
• Align stakeholders across technology, product, and business domains
• Provide executive-level communication and reporting

Vendor And Partner Ecosystem

• Define and manage strategic partnerships (ERP, cloud, AI, platforms)
• Oversee system integrators and delivery partners
• Ensure vendor accountability, performance, and value realisation
• Continuously scout market for potential future technologies and partners to support the long-term Group IT Strategy
• Who we are looking for:
• 12–15+ years in large-scale enterprise technology delivery and operations
• 8–10+ years in senior leadership roles managing large engineering and product organisations
• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation programmes
• Experience in complex, multi-entity organisations (real estate, hospitality, construction or similar sectors preferred)

Education And Professional Certification

• Minimum requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related field
• Master’s Degree (MBA or MSc) strongly preferred

• PMP And PRINCE2

• ITIL v4
• TOGAF or Enterprise Architecture certifications
• Agile / SAFe certifications

Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Evolved organisational awareness and stakeholder management
• Deep expertise across:
• AI & Data Platforms (Foundry, MS Fabric, MLOPs)

• ERP Systems (Oracle)

• Integration Architecture (APIs, middleware, event-driven systems)

• Digital Product Platforms (Webflow And Acquia)

• Service orchestration and platform operating models (ServiceNow)
• Experience blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, and tokenisation frameworks, including their integration into enterprise platforms and digital product ecosystems
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and DevSecOps
• Ability to define and execute multi-domain enterprise platform strategies

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong executive presence and influence at C-suite level
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability
• Ability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Results-oriented with high accountability
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.
• This job description is not all inclusive.
• Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time.
• Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.